August 27, 2025

The basketball world is buzzing as Miami 305 grabbed the BIG3 championship with a thrilling game-winning basket from Mario Chalmers! Fans witnessed history on Sunday as Miami 305 beat Chicago Triplets, and Dwyane Wade – the Miami Heat legend – couldn’t help but shower praise on his old friend and teammate.

Mario Chalmers may be famous for big shots, but Wade’s recent Instagram shoutout showed just how special Mario’s story truly is. "Mario f**king Chalmers. That's what he does," Wade wrote passionately. He shared a beautiful memory, "I met Mario in Alaska at Marquette during the great Alaska shootout... That was a big turn for me in college. We won, I got MVP, and Marquette got ranked in the top 25 for the first time since 1977. But in the middle of all that, this amazing kid from Alaska – the best basketball player there – told me, 'I'm gonna be playing with you one day.'"

Wade’s words remind us how far these two have come. Mario, once a promising Alaska high school talent, rose through college fame to NBA glory. He was a key part of the Miami Heat “Big 3” alongside Wade and LeBron James, winning NBA championships in 2012 and 2013. Drafted by the Heat in 2008, Chalmers made a huge impact with his clutch plays.

Now Mario has added a BIG3 title to his glittering trophy case. From hitting a famous jumper against Memphis Grizzlies star Derrick Rose at Kansas University — sending the title game to overtime — to winning NBA crowns, and finally BIG3 glory, his journey is nothing short of jaw-dropping.

As Wade cheers on his old teammate, basketball fans everywhere celebrate the thrilling saga of Mario Chalmers – Alaska’s finest who keeps shining under the biggest lights!

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